Record ID: SOM-4DF3C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Repubilcan denarius, probably of L. FLaminius Chilo, dating to the period c.109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before. Reverse: L.F[LAMINI CILO], Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 302/1.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F81AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, possible standing figure but unclear. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F76F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, S C visible. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F69F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Vespasian, possibly Titus, dating to the period c. AD 69 - 79 (Reece Period 4). SALVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 148, no. 1249.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AA0141
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman base silver radiate of Gallienus (Joint Reign) dating to AD 258-259 (Reece Period 12). VIRTVS AVGG reverse type depicting Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and ensign in left hand. Mint of Milan. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 58.
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-00A346
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval Silver early penny (sceat) of Secondary Phase Series E (variety A) dating to c. AD 720-740. Minted in the Low Countries. Abramson (2006: 86) E140. Similar to Metcalf (1993: Plate 13), nos. 225 & 227 but with extra transverse bar on obverse. North (1994: 61) no. 48.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Marshall CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B31E47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small, incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly Constantius II (AD 323-61). The coin is probably a contemporary copy of the FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse, depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 11.14mm, weight: 0.65g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shapwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D4E20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver-washed copper alloy coin of Charles I (AD 1625-49), probably a contemporary copy. There is no legible inscription, though the remains of the bust and the reverse shield resemble those found on Caroline coinage. The coin is thicker than the average silver issue of the time.  Diameter: 29.82mm, weight: 7.08g. Cf. NCL-771090.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-5A8312
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy radiate of the emperor Probus (276-282), dating to c. AD 276-7 (Reece Period 14), VIRTVS AVG, Emperor standing facing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left) reverse. Mint of Rome, First Series. RIC V (ii), no. 801 (Siscia); Gloucester Hoard (CHRB XIII), no. 1037 (20 specimens) and Rogiet Hoard no. 561 (Rome).
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C84AA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy royal farthing token of James I (1603-25) or Charles I (1625-49).
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2007
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-533504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of unclear emperor dating to AD 330-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. There are large chips out of the edge with c.30% missing.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-227496
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 323-324 (Reece Period 16). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right holding trophy and pushing captive. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 202, no 435.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BD4D05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A base silver Roman radiate of Trajan Decius (AD 249-251), dating to the period c.AD 249-251 (Reece period 12). DACIA reverse type depicting Dacia standing left holding vertical staff with Ass's head. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.3, p. 120, no. 2b.
Created on: Friday 20th June 2008
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Peverell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6B6921
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman radiate of Herennia Etruscilla (AD 249-251) dating to the period AD 249-51 (Reece Period 12). PVDICITIA AVG reverse type depicting Pudicitia standing left, holding veil and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt. 3, p. 127, no. 58b; Cunetio p. 93, no. 331.
Created on: Thursday 11th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D7AC45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-26), dating to AD 320 (Reece Period 16), VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting two captives seated either side trophy. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 187, cf. no. 262.
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-05114E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to c. AD 320 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXCERCIT reverse type, depicting two captives seated either side of a standard, inscribed VOT XX. London mint. RIC VII, London / p. 109, no. 191; Cloke and Toone, The London Mint, p. 254, no. 9.02.001.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burleston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A86637
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-37), dating to c. AD 320 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting two captives seated either side of trophy, inscribed VOT XX. Mint of London. RIC VII, p.109, no.190corr.; Cloke and Toone, The London Mint, p. 256, no. 9.02.019.
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-0EBDD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy as of Domitian (AD 81-96), possibly dating to AD 87 (Reece Period 4), probably FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed), p. 302, cf. no. 545.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Peverell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5EF531
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy as of Nero dating to the period AD 66 to 67 (Reece period 3). S C reverse type depicting Victory flying left holding in her right hand a shield inscribed SPQR. Mint of Lyon. See RIC Vol. I revised edition, p. 182 and 185, no. 543 and 605.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2016
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-44A1A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver denarius of Julia Soaemias dating to the period AD 219 to 222 (Reece period 10). VENVS CAELESTIS reverse type depicting Venus, diademed, seated left holding apple and sceptre and at her feet a child. Minted at Rome. RIC IV, pt 2, p.48 / Elagabalus. no. 243. Areas of copper corrosion are present on the surface but it is not clearly plated and the corrosion is probably the result of the debased silver (c.50% silver or less) of this issue.
Created on: Tuesday 25th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.